It is gratifying to join Congress in devoting increased attention to the under-involvement of women and minorities in the scientific and technical professions.

It fills a major gap in the existing laws of our country and also will tend to focus the attention of the public on this very crucial problem that must be resolved.

I'm very delighted now to sign this legislation.

This bill represents a fine achievement for the Congress and for my own administration and for the whole Nation.

We must face that responsibility.

This legislation, known as the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, is the latest and one of the most important steps that we have taken.

Now, Therefore, I, Jimmy Carter, President of the United States of America, acting under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the statutes of the United States, do proclaim that:

This directly affects the chemical industry, and the enlightened attitude of the executives of that industry was a very constructive element.

John Lennon helped create the music and the mood of our time.

This is no time to strip a President of inflation-fighting powers.

I know that I speak for many millions of Americans when I say that I am saddened by his death, and distressed by the senseless manner of it.

The children of America are our most precious resource.